| Thumb | Song Heading | Singer | Composer | Lyricist | Actor | Film (Year) | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Aadha Hai Chandrama Raat Aadhee | Asha Bhosle, Mahendra Kapoor | Chitalkar Ramchandra | Bharat Vyas | Sandhya, Mahipal | Navrang (1959) | Romantic Songs, Dance Songs, Moon Songs, Raag Based Songs, Raga - Malkauns |
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Comments on song "Aadha Hai Chandrama Raat Aadhee"
joyc22 on February 16, 2009
Amazing Performance !
Amazing Performance !
qiron on March 19, 2009
I am aware that this "balancing the pots" is one of Indian folk dances, but
I dont see why she could not take them off her head, midway into the song.
Unless showing her prowess was the purpose. In that case a beautiful,
romantic song is wasted whereas it could be a totally romantic experience
for the viewers. The song did not match the dance or vice versa. The colors
& picturization was good. I love this song, but was dissappointed with the
way its picturized. Thank you for the upload.
I am aware that this "balancing the pots" is one of Indian folk dances, but
I dont see why she could not take them off her head, midway into the song.
Unless showing her prowess was the purpose. In that case a beautiful,
romantic song is wasted whereas it could be a totally romantic experience
for the viewers. The song did not match the dance or vice versa. The colors
& picturization was good. I love this song, but was dissappointed with the
way its picturized. Thank you for the upload.
Zeno1999 on March 23, 2009
Songs in a Hindi movie go w/ story. So u have to see movie to appreciate a
song - context is missing. Navrang is a must see movie to see Indian
culture and its beauty; I mean, pre-industrial era when British just
started their control over ashram based education sys. McCaulay's evil plot
against superior culture.
Songs in a Hindi movie go w/ story. So u have to see movie to appreciate a
song - context is missing. Navrang is a must see movie to see Indian
culture and its beauty; I mean, pre-industrial era when British just
started their control over ashram based education sys. McCaulay's evil plot
against superior culture.
qiron on March 23, 2009
I agree 100%. Yes I am also aware of McCauley's evil plot. I am very much
believer of the Indian school of thought and way of life. I am passionate
about movies, Indian movies included. I have seen all of V.Shantaram's
movies and I have tremendous respect for him as a Great Showman of his
time. I profusely apologize if my comment inadvertently seems insulting,
that was not my intention. I also thank you for your point of view, I
appreciate it very much.
I agree 100%. Yes I am also aware of McCauley's evil plot. I am very much
believer of the Indian school of thought and way of life. I am passionate
about movies, Indian movies included. I have seen all of V.Shantaram's
movies and I have tremendous respect for him as a Great Showman of his
time. I profusely apologize if my comment inadvertently seems insulting,
that was not my intention. I also thank you for your point of view, I
appreciate it very much.
zensmita on March 30, 2009
this actoress is simply an enigma, mystical.
this actoress is simply an enigma, mystical.
PakMehran on April 10, 2009
This is not sung by Rafi Sb. This is some other singer. Can someone confirm the male singer's name?
This is not sung by Rafi Sb. This is some other singer. Can someone confirm the male singer's name?
renginear on April 12, 2009
Can you suggest a good source to learn about the pre-industrial ashram culture? I am also part of the brain-washed education (unfortunately) but hopefully I can unlearn all the ** I was taught
Can you suggest a good source to learn about the pre-industrial ashram culture? I am also part of the brain-washed education (unfortunately) but hopefully I can unlearn all the ** I was taught
drsvish on April 14, 2009
is this based on mohana raaga? i am quite inquisitive to know. Does anyone know?
is this based on mohana raaga? i am quite inquisitive to know. Does anyone know?
aceji on April 14, 2009
The singers are young Mahendra Kapoor with Asha Bhonsle. Great music by C.
Ramchandra. Film NAVRANG----Nine colours.
The singers are young Mahendra Kapoor with Asha Bhonsle. Great music by C.
Ramchandra. Film NAVRANG----Nine colours.
saptagiri2003 on April 16, 2009
hey i think its based on malkauns(hindola)...not mohana
hey i think its based on malkauns(hindola)...not mohana
akhil grover on April 19, 2009
Love the words sentiments...I was 7 when I saw this movie...and still
remember it ..thank god i found the songs today...
Love the words sentiments...I was 7 when I saw this movie...and still
remember it ..thank god i found the songs today...
tomsharma on June 07, 2009
Just listen to the use of the word 'aadha'(half) in so many contexts by the lyricist...!it is amazing!
Just listen to the use of the word 'aadha'(half) in so many contexts by the lyricist...!it is amazing!
PakMehran on June 07, 2009
Thanks. MK is a great singer!
Thanks. MK is a great singer!
IBrutus on July 30, 2009
Great song! But the picturisation is so surreal! Imagine singing a romantic
duet while balancing a huge column of pots on one's head!! Maybe it makes
sense in the movie's context...
Great song! But the picturisation is so surreal! Imagine singing a romantic
duet while balancing a huge column of pots on one's head!! Maybe it makes
sense in the movie's context...
htgajjar on August 08, 2009
What great song !! THE SINGER IS THE GREAT MAHENDRA KAPOOR JI
What great song !! THE SINGER IS THE GREAT MAHENDRA KAPOOR JI
Win3689 on August 21, 2009
In this movie Mohini is the fantasy and inspiration of the poet (the lead actor). This song is probably in his imagination, hence the surreality.
In this movie Mohini is the fantasy and inspiration of the poet (the lead actor). This song is probably in his imagination, hence the surreality.
IBrutus on August 24, 2009
Thanks - then it makes a lot more sense!
Thanks - then it makes a lot more sense!
smee0909 on September 13, 2009
beautiful beautiful song...they don't make movies or songs like these anymore...i remember i heard this song way back in 92 or 93 then i ws 7 n i still vividly remember how captivating this song was! a beautiful raaga and a haunting melody...btw does anyone know more about where sandhya shantaram is now?
beautiful beautiful song...they don't make movies or songs like these anymore...i remember i heard this song way back in 92 or 93 then i ws 7 n i still vividly remember how captivating this song was! a beautiful raaga and a haunting melody...btw does anyone know more about where sandhya shantaram is now?
slimjoy99 on September 16, 2009
Sandhya is still about and I read that she visits dos staged by the Rajkamal Studio. she wears all white sari.
Sandhya is still about and I read that she visits dos staged by the Rajkamal Studio. she wears all white sari.
slimjoy99 on September 23, 2009
Very cleverly arranged. The pots also restricted the imagined dancer's movements halfway. It is all in the mind of the poet, who fantacises his wife into something fanciful.
She, a simple Jamuna, thinks that her husband has a secret muse called Mohini,
Now, if a wife catches you blurting out a name in sleep, you can always say that it was another name for her!
Mohini name does mean something like that anyway
Very cleverly arranged. The pots also restricted the imagined dancer's movements halfway. It is all in the mind of the poet, who fantacises his wife into something fanciful.
She, a simple Jamuna, thinks that her husband has a secret muse called Mohini,
Now, if a wife catches you blurting out a name in sleep, you can always say that it was another name for her!
Mohini name does mean something like that anyway
slimjoy99 on September 27, 2009
Sadhya was not sister of Jayshree. Santaram fell for Jayshree the actor when he was already married.
Sadhya was not sister of Jayshree. Santaram fell for Jayshree the actor when he was already married.
slimjoy99 on September 27, 2009
Then when he called Gopi Krishnan to discuss his mega colour movie JANAK JANAK PAYAL BAJE, Sandhya ,a budding classical dancer came with him.
Santa Ram had been searching for his female star and he got impressed with her and offered her the part. Jayshree suspected an affair. She felt that she should have had the part in the film. She threw tantrums and santa Ram then did start an affair after the completion of the film. Sandhya then became no. 3 biwi.
Then when he called Gopi Krishnan to discuss his mega colour movie JANAK JANAK PAYAL BAJE, Sandhya ,a budding classical dancer came with him.
Santa Ram had been searching for his female star and he got impressed with her and offered her the part. Jayshree suspected an affair. She felt that she should have had the part in the film. She threw tantrums and santa Ram then did start an affair after the completion of the film. Sandhya then became no. 3 biwi.
durlabh kolhe on October 13, 2009
c.ramchandra a master of tunes made navrang a unfurgotable film. no doubt
v.shantaram is there.
c.ramchandra a master of tunes made navrang a unfurgotable film. no doubt
v.shantaram is there.
Narasimhan S on October 25, 2009
You got it wrong dude
You got it wrong dude
nawabshaukat on October 30, 2009
C RAMCHANDRA sixer towards point What a composition and is sung by no 1
female singer ASHA JI and MEHANDRA KAPOOR when he was very young and is
based in raag MALQUONS What else u expect more than this FLAWLESS RENDITION
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C RAMCHANDRA sixer towards point What a composition and is sung by no 1
female singer ASHA JI and MEHANDRA KAPOOR when he was very young and is
based in raag MALQUONS What else u expect more than this FLAWLESS RENDITION
03332604292
anuj127in on November 06, 2009
Asha Bhosle and Mahendra Kapoor. Most documents indicate that this song was
Kapoor's first song in Bollywood, not sure if it meant Hindi song or very
first playback of his career. Asha Bhosle should also be remembered because
of the songs of Navrang and not just Naya Daur which supposedly
kick-started her career.
Asha Bhosle and Mahendra Kapoor. Most documents indicate that this song was
Kapoor's first song in Bollywood, not sure if it meant Hindi song or very
first playback of his career. Asha Bhosle should also be remembered because
of the songs of Navrang and not just Naya Daur which supposedly
kick-started her career.
ashycool on November 15, 2009
@anuj127in dont think this is Mahendra Kapoor at all. Its Manna Dey singing.
@anuj127in dont think this is Mahendra Kapoor at all. Its Manna Dey singing.
Neeraj Gupta on November 18, 2009
No Sir Mahendra Kapoor's first son was from the movie "Soni Mehiwal" Chand
Chupa Aur Tare Dubee" The reason Asha was picked in this movie because Rafi
& Lata had a fight & both refused to sing in this Movie.
No Sir Mahendra Kapoor's first son was from the movie "Soni Mehiwal" Chand
Chupa Aur Tare Dubee" The reason Asha was picked in this movie because Rafi
& Lata had a fight & both refused to sing in this Movie.
hotcolors0006 on December 18, 2009
looking weird that the girl is in a dance competition but song is really good..love the song!!
looking weird that the girl is in a dance competition but song is really good..love the song!!
vforme00 on December 27, 2009
won't look weird if you see the situation in the movie
won't look weird if you see the situation in the movie
vforme00 on December 27, 2009
watch and appreciate the amazing dance!
watch and appreciate the amazing dance!
lioness090 on December 29, 2009
Sandhya did a splendid, graceful, incomparable dance while balancing 8 pots on her head. it is hard to balance with kind of choreography she had to perform on. Incredible talent!!
Thanks for posting!
Sandhya did a splendid, graceful, incomparable dance while balancing 8 pots on her head. it is hard to balance with kind of choreography she had to perform on. Incredible talent!!
Thanks for posting!
hotcolors0006 on January 26, 2010
Thanks I ll try to watch the movie..
Thanks I ll try to watch the movie..
amol khanolkar on February 24, 2010
ya, a very blissful, soothing, sweet and melodious song
ya, a very blissful, soothing, sweet and melodious song
kaiz ali on June 03, 2010
waw its nice to see this evergreen song but the dance is i think very very
difficult but she did and marked her name in history
waw its nice to see this evergreen song but the dance is i think very very
difficult but she did and marked her name in history
nnilima1 on July 04, 2010
itna kuchh aadha aadha.but the song is more than 100% perfect... so much
hard work and creativety has made it so wonderful... love to watch
it.thanks for posting.
itna kuchh aadha aadha.but the song is more than 100% perfect... so much
hard work and creativety has made it so wonderful... love to watch
it.thanks for posting.
darshansarion on July 18, 2010
very nice music, I LIKE IT SO MUCH
AND TRY TO SING
very nice music, I LIKE IT SO MUCH
AND TRY TO SING
dchatterjee5 on August 04, 2010
its not Mahendra Kapoor its Manna Dey
its not Mahendra Kapoor its Manna Dey
ShafqatHJatoi on August 15, 2010
very very beautiful upload thanx for sharing
very very beautiful upload thanx for sharing
ng0410 on August 29, 2010
it is mahendra kapoor's 1st song
it is mahendra kapoor's 1st song
sanjeevpunj on October 01, 2010
Visual effects like these were attractions that captured audiences.believe me it makes sense. A woman has to do a lot of balancing acts in real life till she meets the man she loves.The song shows how difficult it is for a woman to remain in perfect balance till she is finally in the arms of her lover.
Visual effects like these were attractions that captured audiences.believe me it makes sense. A woman has to do a lot of balancing acts in real life till she meets the man she loves.The song shows how difficult it is for a woman to remain in perfect balance till she is finally in the arms of her lover.
sumemon on October 04, 2010
@shincy9 Rajshree is Jayshrees daughter...Shantaram had multiple wives..yes
she is married to an American
@shincy9 Rajshree is Jayshrees daughter...Shantaram had multiple wives..yes
she is married to an American
rajsmartuae on November 11, 2010
wow... what a song.. mahendra kapoor at his best.. dont watch the video..
close ur eyes.. listen.. just listen..
wow... what a song.. mahendra kapoor at his best.. dont watch the video..
close ur eyes.. listen.. just listen..
ramdas bhandarkar on November 22, 2010
@IBrutus your opinion is good on Adha hai Chandrama video. But I am
slightly more critical and say the picturisation cannot match with lyrics
and tune, unless lady character is arrogant and neglecting that man's
romantic feelings..
@IBrutus your opinion is good on Adha hai Chandrama video. But I am
slightly more critical and say the picturisation cannot match with lyrics
and tune, unless lady character is arrogant and neglecting that man's
romantic feelings..
ramdas bhandarkar on November 22, 2010
@sanjeevpunj good analysis. But do you believe man is always free without
any burdens and responsibilities to balance ? male character should have
picturised with a quintal bag on his back and chains to his legs and hands,
isn't it?
@sanjeevpunj good analysis. But do you believe man is always free without
any burdens and responsibilities to balance ? male character should have
picturised with a quintal bag on his back and chains to his legs and hands,
isn't it?
sanjeevpunj on November 22, 2010
@ramdasbhandarkar. I spent my time looking at the dancer and forgetting my situation I was imagining myself as the guy :) but your viewpoint is also right the men of today are burdened indeed and the depiction is not applicable today. But during the romantic past the men were perhaps more free in expressing their hearts.incidentally I studied at the FTII where this scene has been shot in the famous Studios which are now part of the FTII main Studio.
@ramdasbhandarkar. I spent my time looking at the dancer and forgetting my situation I was imagining myself as the guy :) but your viewpoint is also right the men of today are burdened indeed and the depiction is not applicable today. But during the romantic past the men were perhaps more free in expressing their hearts.incidentally I studied at the FTII where this scene has been shot in the famous Studios which are now part of the FTII main Studio.
ritu singh on December 21, 2010
Great song. But sorry to say that Sandhya was an eyesore. She is generally
melodramic with no acting prowess. Overhyped,always
Great song. But sorry to say that Sandhya was an eyesore. She is generally
melodramic with no acting prowess. Overhyped,always
WRLuver on December 28, 2010
GOD.who is the male character he is an eyesore...sandhya is ok but i feel with a classical music Waheeda rehman would have been a much better choice
GOD.who is the male character he is an eyesore...sandhya is ok but i feel with a classical music Waheeda rehman would have been a much better choice
Roshni Bhalla on January 08, 2011
I love it!!!! Having Matki on her head whilst dancing is amazing!!! you
dont see it in this generation anymore!!
I love it!!!! Having Matki on her head whilst dancing is amazing!!! you
dont see it in this generation anymore!!
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